| Subject: | Hard/No Start, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Fluctuates, SES/Check Engine Light On, ABS Warning Light On, TCS Warning Light On, TCS Activation, Service Traction System Message Displayed, All-Wheel Drive Disable Message Displayed, DTCs Set (Repair
Connector) |
| Models: | 2002-2006 Buick Rendezvous |
| 2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture |
| 2005-2007 Chevrolet Uplander |
| 2000-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| 2000-2005 Pontiac Montana |
| 2005-2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 |
This bulletin is being revised to add 2007 model year. Also, additional information was added to the Important statement. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-45-005D (Section 8 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:
| • | Engine is hard to start |
| • | Engine starts then stalls |
| • | Fuel gauge is inoperative or fluctuates |
| • | Service Engine Soon/Check Engine light is illuminated |
| • | ABS Warning Light is illuminated |
| • | TCS Warning Light is illuminated |
| • | Service Traction System message displayed |
| • | All-Wheel Drive Disable message displayed |
These conditions may be intermittent. Upon investigation, the technician may find various DTCs set.
Cause
This condition may be due to water leaking into the interior of the vehicle, and/or spread terminals, at connector C305 that is located on the floor to the rear of the driver's seat. This connector is not sealed from the inside of the vehicle and water
may enter the connector causing the terminals to become corroded. Also, the female terminals of the connector may have become spread apart causing an intermittent poor connection.
Correction
Important:
| • | Inspect the terminals at connector C305 for corrosion or spreading before replacing the fuel module or resistor card kit. Terminals can be accessed from underneath the vehicle. |
| • | Do not attempt to repair any spread female terminals as this will result in a return repair. The female terminal must be replaced. |
| • | If the terminals show signs of corrosion, determine the source of the water leak first and repair the water leak before repairing the terminals in connector C305. Refer to Corporate Service Bulletin Number 01-01-38-009A to determine a potential
source for water in the vehicle interior. |
Repair any corroded and/or spread female terminals in connector C305. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in the Wiring Systems sub-section of the appropriate service information.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
| Description
| Labor Time
|
N6606
| Wiring and/or Connector - Repair or Replace, Fuel System
| Use Published Labor Operation Time
|
